| Care and Maintenance for your Vinyl Replacement | | | | and on the balance shoe track of a double hung |
| Windows | | | | vinyl window. This will keep the operation of the |
| Cleaning and care of your vinyl replacement | | | | vinyl window smooth without leaving oily residues |
| windows is a simple procedure that can keep | | | | that tends to collect more abrasive elements. |
| your windows with a permanent new look. | | | | Do's and Don'ts for your vinyl windows |
| If you find any tape or labels on your window | | | | Do's to know about vinyl windows: |
| that did not come off completely use an alcohol | | | | - Do open the bottom and Top window for |
| based cleaner on small glass areas only. When you | | | | improved air ventilation. |
| are done with the removal process make sure | | | | - Do use both hands to hold the window when it |
| you thoroughly wet the glass and rinse with plain | | | | is tilting inward for cleaning |
| water. | | | | - Do always support the inward tilted windows |
| Ammonia-based glass cleaners or regular glass | | | | when they are in the cleaning position |
| cleaners can be used to clean the glass. | | | | - Do make sure that the tilt latches are fully |
| Refrain from using any solvents, paint removers | | | | engaged after you are done cleaning and bringing |
| or sharp objects to clean your windows and patio | | | | the window in its original position. |
| doors. PVC (vinyl) products should be cleaned with | | | | - Do make sure you have your top window |
| mild soap and water. | | | | (double-hung) moved all the way up before you |
| In the event of heavier cleaning is needed use | | | | try to lock your window. |
| commercially advertised household cleaners that | | | | Don'ts to know about vinyl windows: |
| are non abrasive. | | | | - Don't forget to leave your lock in the open |
| Should your window have condensation on the | | | | position until your windows are closed and ready |
| inside of your window, try to control the overall | | | | to be locked. Leaving the lock in the locked |
| humidity in your home. This is your responsibility | | | | position while the window is open can damage the |
| and has nothing to do with the quality of the | | | | keeper when you attempt to close it. |
| window. The only time the manufacturer should | | | | - Don't try to remove the windows on a double |
| be responsible is when the condensation is visible | | | | hung vinyl window |
| between the glass panes. This is a good indicator | | | | - Don't use WD40 or other oil based lubricants, |
| that the seal has been broken and the glass pack | | | | they only attract dirt. Silicon spray should be used |
| has to be replaced. | | | | for lubrication. |
| Mildew can become a problem when the humidity | | | | - Don't leave the center section of a Swing & |
| is too high for a long period of time and should be | | | | Clean sliding vinyl window open without the proper |
| removed with an appropriate cleaner or mildew | | | | support or you will risk damaging the functionality |
| controller that can be acquired at your local store. | | | | of your window. |
| Vinyl windows are solid in color throughout making | | | | - Don't try to move sliding window sash of a |
| painting and varnishing a thing of the past. Keep in | | | | Swing & Clean when the pivot hardware is locked. |
| mind by doing so you will most likely void your | | | | - Don't use cleaners that are abrasive to clean the |
| warranty. | | | | vinyl or the glass of the windows |
| Also remember that the tracks of sliding and | | | | - Don't use any solvents to clean the windows |
| double-hung windows are exposed to outside | | | | - Don't forget to unlock your casement windows |
| environment, which can leave abrasive elements | | | | before operating the crank to open them up |
| such as dirt, leaves, sand, grease, soot, etc. in | | | | - Don't use a high pressure hose to clean the |
| them. If not removed they can cause groves in | | | | outside of a vinyl window |
| the vinyl tracks when operated. It is | | | | - Don't forget to add enough support to your |
| recommended to clean them semi-annual. Use a | | | | vinyl window when installing a window air |
| small, stiff nylon brush for cleaning and a soft | | | | conditioning unit |
| cloth to wipe them down. If needed use silicone | | | | - DON'T PAINT OR VARNISH vinyl windows! This |
| spray lubricant on the tracks of the sliding window | | | | will void your warranty. |